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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is fluffy, zesty, and the perfect base or side for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled meats, or veggie plates. Quick to make and full of fresh flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot for pressure cooking the rice
  • Fine Mesh Strainer for rinsing rice
  • Fork for fluffing the rice

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed well
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add rinsed rice, water, olive oil, and salt to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Seal lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor.
  • For a bolder lime kick, add more juice after cooking.
Keyword cilantro lime rice, instant pot rice, mexican rice
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